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Physical Graffiti <\/span><\/p>\n

Course Code: <\/span>PSAM_5600_KELBERMAN_FA15<\/span><\/p>\n

Tuesdays 7pm – 9:50 pm<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

6 East 16th Street, Room 1202 <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Instructor: Mike Kelberman<\/span><\/p>\n

Email: Mike.Kelberman@newschool.edu<\/span><\/p>\n

TA: Aaron Lehr<\/span><\/p>\n

Email: Lehra714@newschool.edu<\/span><\/p>\n

Office hours:<\/span><\/p>\n

Thursday afternoons with Aaron<\/span><\/p>\n

By appointment with Mike<\/span><\/p>\n

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Course Description<\/b><\/p>\n

Physical Graffiti<\/b> Graffiti (noun) – 1. A form of art involving painting text or images in public places. 2. A form of vandalism involving painting text or images in public places. 3. Informal inscriptions, figure drawings, etc., as opposed to official inscriptions.Evan Roth\u2019s Graffiti Analysis Sculptures and FRONT Design\u2019s Sketch Furniture, are examples of capturing expression and physicalizing the result. This class will explore new ways to interpret the notion of graffiti in a tangible form of expression. These two themes, expression and dimensionality, will drive our weekly assignments. <\/span><\/p>\n

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We will begin with traditional\/parametric design in CAD (Rhino), and soon graduate to new forms of generating 3D models. We will create our own forms from audio, video and sensors, to name a few, and employ rapid prototyping tools to produce objects. This is a production-heavy class with a final project. Students are required to produce physical objects with a variety techniques, including 3D scanning, 3D printing, laser cutting, paper folding, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Course Objectives<\/b><\/p>\n

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Students will leave with the ability to: <\/span><\/p>\n

Design in CAD using Rhino and prepare models for 3d printing or laser cutting.<\/span><\/p>\n

Understand the best choice depending on situation when using laser cutting, 3d printing & CNC.<\/span><\/p>\n

Generate 3D form in Grasshopper.<\/span><\/p>\n

Integrate 3D with Arduino & Processing.<\/span><\/p>\n

Utilize 3D scanning technology.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Weekly Summary<\/b><\/p>\n

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  1. [9\/1] \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Course Material Outline, Introductions, <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Class Survey <\/span><\/p>\n

    Install software (rhino, illustrator, arduino, processing)<\/span><\/p>\n

    \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Watch: <\/span>EXIT THRU THE GIFTSHOP<\/span><\/a> (Free for Amazon Prime Members, 30 day trial)<\/span><\/p>\n

    If you\u2019ve seen it, watch: <\/span>F is for Fake<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

    Partner Up: Research a street artist and make a 5-min presentation <\/span><\/p>\n

    Short Bio (Era, Location, Pieces, Influences\/Group). \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    How he\/she is unique? \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Why are they inspirational? \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Create (partner or solo): An object \/ campaign \/ tag \/ ethos. \u00a0These designs should be inspired by your street artist (so pick someone that inspires you!). \u00a0Come up with 3 different designs and decide the best medium for each (rubber stamp, wheatpaste, light art, sculpture, etc) <\/span><\/p>\n

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    1. [9\/8] \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Using Lasers for 3D: Intro to Rhino<\/span><\/p>\n

      \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Rhino Intensive<\/span><\/p>\n

      Curves, Snaps, Objects Classes, Extruding, Nurbs & Vectors<\/span><\/p>\n

      Create: Digital Shoplifting – reappropriate something from the internet (make it your own) <\/span><\/p>\n

      Bring in the object (at least one prototype should be digi-fab\u2019d)<\/span><\/p>\n

      Watch: Lynda tutorials on<\/span> Rhino 5 – Essential Training<\/span><\/a> (Chapters 1 – 6)<\/span><\/p>\n

      \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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      1. [9\/15] \u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Deeper Rhino – Loft, Revolve, Iteration, Wirecut, Booleans, Sweep along Curve, 1 & 2 Rail Sweep, Sectioning<\/span><\/p>\n

        Designing for 3D Printers<\/span><\/p>\n

        Design considerations (overhangs, density, shrinkage & tolerances)<\/span><\/p>\n

        Prep for output – Checking & Repairing nurbs & meshes <\/span><\/p>\n

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        Install Grasshopper (Bootcamp + Windows 7 \/ 10)<\/span><\/p>\n

        \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Watch: Finish Lynda tutorials on<\/span> Rhino 5 – Essential Training<\/span><\/a> (Chapters 7+)<\/span><\/p>\n

        Watch: <\/span>Print the Legend<\/span><\/i> (Netflix)<\/span><\/p>\n

        Create: Two-Week Project: Take an object and give it a twist (Example: Blow Away Vase by FRONT)<\/span><\/p>\n

        \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0{Bonus: \u00a0Replace an object from the street\/apartment with your modified one}<\/span><\/p>\n

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        [9\/22] \u00a0No official class<\/span><\/p>\n

        3D & Laser Orientations should be finished by this week<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

        Learning how to use the Ultimaker, Makerbot and Universal Lasers<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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        1. [9\/29] <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          3D Scanning – Structured light & Stereoscopy<\/span><\/p>\n

          We\u2019ll using 3 types of scanning tools (Sense, 123D Catch, Next Engine) <\/span><\/p>\n

          Create: Digital Shoplifting (Part Deux)<\/span><\/p>\n

          Partner up: Go to a store\/museum & digitally scan object for reappropriation (123D Catch, Sense, etc)<\/span><\/p>\n

          Photo\/Video documentation required<\/span><\/p>\n

          Bonus: Modify & List on Etsy or Thingiverse<\/span><\/p>\n

          Proposal: 3 proposals for your Two-Week Project \u00a0(Digi-Flo$$)<\/span><\/p>\n

          Research: Find a new 3D scanning tech (software or hardware) and attempt\/demo<\/span><\/p>\n

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          1. [10\/6] <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Parametric Modelling: Crash Course<\/span><\/p>\n

            Antimony, TopMod, & Grasshopper<\/span><\/p>\n

            Create: [Two Week Project due 10\/20]<\/span><\/p>\n

            Digital FLO$$: Generative Street\/Net Culture Artifact ($Bling$, Pop!, GIFs, Performance) from the ephemeral (song, light, vibration, etc) <\/span><\/p>\n

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            1. [10\/13] <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              Processing Crash Course: 2D Generative Design<\/span><\/p>\n

              \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Generating shapes from sound <\/span><\/p>\n

              \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Generating shapes with webcam<\/span><\/p>\n

              \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Integrating with Grasshopper<\/span><\/p>\n

              Optional: Integrating with Max\/MSP <\/span><\/p>\n

              Create: Keep working on Digital FLO$$<\/span><\/p>\n

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              1. [10\/20] <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                Digital FLO$$ Presentations<\/span><\/p>\n

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                Arduino: Sensors as Parameters<\/span><\/p>\n

                \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Connecting Arduino and Processing<\/span><\/p>\n

                \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Generating shapes with sensors in Processing<\/span><\/p>\n

                \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Generating shapes with sensors in Grasshopper<\/span><\/p>\n

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                1. [10\/27] <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                  Kinect & Rhino\/Grasshopper<\/span><\/p>\n

                  \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Augmenting 3D with workflows<\/span><\/p>\n

                  \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Create: \u00a0Two Week Project #3<\/span><\/p>\n

                  Using Grasshopper, make a self- portrait (literal or abstract) <\/span><\/p>\n

                  \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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                  1. [11\/3] \u00a0\u00a0<\/span>Generative 3D Modelling in Processing<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                    Using Marius Watz\u2019s Modelbuilder library to generate and export STLs<\/span><\/p>\n

                    \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0p5 sliders and setting up workflows<\/span><\/p>\n

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                    Assign: Watch <\/span>CLOUDS<\/span><\/a> with Occulus<\/span><\/p>\n

                    Write response to three of the conversations (please quote).<\/span><\/p>\n

                    Create: Continue Two Week Project #3<\/span><\/p>\n

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                    1. [11\/10] Advanced Finishing Techniques: <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                      Hollowing and wall-thickening techniques<\/span><\/p>\n

                      Lighting & Skinning Basics<\/span><\/p>\n

                      Mesh Repair – Netfabb and Rhino are great tools for mesh repair<\/span><\/p>\n

                      Pepakura – 3D files to paperfolding<\/span><\/p>\n

                      Generative Mold Making<\/span><\/p>\n

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                      Present Two Week Projects #3<\/span><\/p>\n

                      Assign: Final Project Proposals<\/span><\/p>\n

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                      1. [11\/17] \u00a0Final Project Discussions & Feedback<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                        CNC and Subtractive Processes<\/span><\/p>\n

                        Plasma-cutter<\/span><\/p>\n

                        Blue Foam<\/span><\/p>\n

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                        \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Assign: Site & Project Proposal<\/span><\/p>\n

                        \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0Last Chance: All previous work must be well documented and blogged by next class<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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                        <11\/22 THANKSGIVING BREAK><\/span><\/p>\n

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                        1. [12\/1] Final Project Workshopping<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                          CNC Part 2 <\/span><\/p>\n

                          \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Construction techniques: Joinery, Fasteners<\/span><\/p>\n

                          3D to 2D – Creating 2D cuts from 3D objects, to re-assemble <\/span><\/p>\n

                          (If available: 5-Axis CNC Orientation)<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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                          1. [12\/8] Final Project Progress – Guest Critiques<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                            1. [12\/15] Final Presentations!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                              1. [12\/22] Rescheduled for TBD class trip!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                Last chance for late submissions<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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                                Recommended Reading<\/b> (there will be readings assignments from but not limited to<\/span><\/i>)<\/span>:<\/span><\/p>\n

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                                Bohnacker, Hartmut, Benedikt Gross, Julia Laub, and Claudius Lazzeroni.<\/span>Generative Design: Visualize, Program, and Create with Processing<\/span><\/i>. <\/span><\/p>\n

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                                Graham, Paul. <\/span>Hackers & Painters: Big Ideas from the Computer Age<\/span><\/i>. <\/span><\/p>\n

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                                Antonelli, Paola. <\/span>Design and the Elastic Mind<\/span><\/i>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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                                Bergdoll, Barry, Dario Gamboni, Philip Ursprung, and Angeli Sachs. <\/span>Nature Design: From Inspiration to Innovation<\/span><\/i>. <\/span><\/p>\n

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                                Lefteri, Chris. <\/span>Making It: Manufacturing Techniques for Product Design<\/span><\/i>. <\/span><\/p>\n

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                                Ching, Francis D. K. <\/span>A Visual Dictionary of Architecture<\/span><\/i>. <\/span><\/p>\n

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                                Flake, Gary William. <\/span>The Computational Beauty of Nature: Computer Explorations of Fractals, Chaos, Complex Systems, and Adaptation<\/span><\/i>. <\/span><\/p>\n

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                                O’Sullivan, Dan, and Tom Igoe. <\/span>Physical Computing: Sensing and Controlling the Physical World with Computers<\/span><\/i>. <\/span><\/p>\n

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                                Shiffman, Daniel. <\/span>Learning Processing: A Beginner’s Guide to Programming Images, Animation, and Interaction<\/span><\/i>. <\/span><\/p>\n

                                \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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                                Resources<\/b><\/p>\n

                                NYC supplies: Utrecht, Home Depot, Adorama (MB filament), Tinkersphere, Littlebits, Rosenzweig, Compleat Sculptor<\/span><\/p>\n

                                Online: Adafruit, McMaster, Ninjaflex, Sparkfun, <\/span><\/p>\n

                                Univeristy Resources: <\/span>http:\/\/resources.parsons.edu\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

                                Materials: Chinatown Building Supply, T&T Plasticland, Canal Plastics, Mood Fabrics<\/span><\/p>\n

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                                Final Grading Breakdown<\/b><\/p>\n

                                Weekly Blog Entries: 20%<\/span><\/p>\n

                                Attendance \/ Participation: 20%<\/span><\/p>\n

                                2-Week Assignments: 30% (there are three total)<\/span><\/p>\n

                                Final Project: 30%<\/span><\/p>\n

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                                Assessment of Work<\/b><\/p>\n

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                                Students will be graded on their effort and persistence. \u00a0Rapid Prototyping is an <\/span>iterative process <\/span>meant to shorten the time between design changes and physical results. \u00a0Students will be graded on their process; how their original designs are modified to overcome material constraints, as well as correcting form, utility and aesthetics. \u00a0Likewise, algorithmic work is expected to become refined and\/or more sophisticated over the process. \u00a0Students will update the class blog with the story of their processes through text, video and imagery. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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                                Late work will lose 10% per week it is overdue.<\/span><\/p>\n

                                Excessive lateness and\/or absences will affect the attendance portion of a grade.<\/span><\/p>\n

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                                Graduate<\/b><\/p>\n

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                                A<\/span> Work of exceptional quality<\/span><\/p>\n

                                A-<\/span> Work of high quality<\/span><\/p>\n

                                B+<\/span> Very good work<\/span><\/p>\n

                                B <\/span> Good work; satisfies course requirements<\/span><\/p>\n

                                Satisfactory completion of a course is considered to be a grade of B or higher.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

                                B-<\/span> Below-average work<\/span><\/p>\n

                                C+ <\/span> Less than adequate work<\/span><\/p>\n

                                C <\/span> Well below average work<\/span><\/p>\n

                                C-<\/span> Poor work; lowest possible passing grade<\/span><\/p>\n

                                F<\/span> Failure<\/span><\/p>\n

                                GM<\/span> Grade missing for an individual<\/span><\/p>\n

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                                Grades of D are not used in graduate level courses.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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                                Grade of W<\/b><\/p>\n

                                The grade of W may be issued by the Office of the Registrar to a student who officially withdraws from a course within the applicable deadline. There is no academic penalty, but the grade will appear on the student transcript. A grade of W may also be issued by an instructor to a graduate student (except at Parsons and Mannes) who has not completed course requirements nor arranged for an Incomplete.<\/span><\/p>\n

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                                Grade of WF<\/b><\/p>\n

                                The grade of WF is issued by an instructor to a student (all undergraduates and all graduate students) who has not attended or not completed all required work in a course but did not officially withdraw before the withdrawal deadline. It differs from an \u201cF,\u201d which would indicate that the student technically completed requirements but that the level of work did not qualify for a passing grade. The WF is equivalent to an F in calculating the grade point average (zero grade points), and no credit is awarded.<\/span><\/p>\n

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                                Grades of Incomplete<\/b><\/p>\n

                                The grade of I, or temporary incomplete, may be granted to a student under unusual and extenuating circumstances, such as when the student\u2019s academic life is interrupted by a medical or personal emergency. This mark is not given automatically but only upon the student\u2019s request and at the discretion of the instructor. A Request for Incomplete form must be completed and signed by student and instructor. The time allowed for completion of the work and removal of the \u201cI\u201d mark will be set by the instructor with the following limitations: <\/span>[You should include one the following standards, depending on the level of your course].<\/span><\/p>\n

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                                Graduate students:<\/b> Work must be completed no later than one year following the end of the class. Grades of \u201cI\u201d not revised in the prescribed time will be recorded as a final grade of \u201cWF\u201d (for Parsons and Mannes graduate students) or \u201cN\u201d (for all other graduate students) by the Office of the Registrar. The grade of \u201cN\u201d does not affect the GPA but does indicate a permanent incomplete.<\/span><\/p>\n

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                                Divisional, Program and Class Policies<\/b><\/p>\n

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